Chelsea delete Enzo post as James backed to stay captain
Early Cobham feedback says players are ‘super impressed’ with Xabi Alonso’s ‘perfect mix’ sessions. Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer are particularly excited as Chelsea prepare for first friendlies.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer trains in Nike Mercurial Vapor 17s for 26-27 preseason, switching from Phantom GX 6.
Chelsea women close on Manchester United forward Melvine Malard in a club-record deal, per ESPN.
Chelsea join Fulham and Coventry in race for Strasbourg winger Martial Godo after 16-goal season. Fulham push for reunion, but BlueCo’s ownership link could aid Chelsea. Strasbourg set tough terms.
Chelsea leverage Roma talks over Diego Moreira and Alejandro Garnacho to pitch for Manu Kone. Move questioned after selling Andrey Santos and lacking Europe, while Maxence Lacroix pursuit continues.
Reece James starts after hamstring issue and earns 6-7/10 across outlets, solid defensively before a late withdrawal. Xabi Alonso says he will remain Chelsea captain, with Levi Colwill a vice option.
Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m. Analysis cites his passing, line-breaking and defensive balance to complement Kobbie Mainoo after Casemiro’s exit and Ugarte’s injury.
Chelsea enter the race for a Champions League club’s in-demand forward as Xabi Alonso seeks a statement signing after his first press conference.
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea hold ongoing talks for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, with two CB signings possible depending on outgoings. Trevoh Chalobah nears Como, Pep Chavarria talks continue.
Chelsea delete post of Enzo Fernandez celebrating Argentina’s equaliser vs England after backlash, with fans angered given his desire to leave and the 2-1 defeat sealed by Lautaro Martinez.
Chelsea sold Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid for about £52m before PSR deadline, but his World Cup form since could have raised his value. Blues now pursue a left-back, with Pep Chavarria among targets.
Como’s Mirwan Suwarso says he proposed a non-aggression pact with Inter to avoid a bidding war for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, with Stamford Bridge’s price at around €35m.
Chelsea reportedly believe Benoit Badiashile’s development is on track despite injuries and only six league starts. With Maxence Lacroix targeted, his minutes could shrink if Xabi Alonso opts for a back four.
Report weighs Andreas Schjelderup’s potential arrival as Chelsea pivot from Alejandro Garnacho, assessing fit for Xabi Alonso’s tactics.
